The Obamas seem to have been stopped by the Delta version of COVID-19 -- the ex-President's party has been cancelled.Rep for 44 reported Wednesday that the Obamas wouldn't be hosting 500 celebrities and other people with around 200 staff. The Obamas had been planning the event for months and tried to make COVID safe. But the Delta variant made the event too dangerous... especially since the CDC now states that vaccinated people can spread it just as easily as those who are not vaccinated.There are several safety precautions that should be taken:The party will take place outdoorsAll guests are required to get vaccinatedInvitees have been told there will be a COVID coordinator to ensure proper protocols are followed https://t.co/dTrNx5vdJW Axios (@axios) August 1, 2021 @axiosThe rep now says that it will be just close friends and families -- there is no word on a headcount but it sounds more intimate than crazy. BO adds, "He appreciates others sending birthday wishes from far away and looks forward seeing people soon."According to rumors, the party would feature a large number of power brokers, including Oprah, Steven Spielberg and George Clooney. However, Biden was not expected to attend. Instead of gifts, Barack asked people to donate to programs that support children and people of color.
